You will need 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (including English Language and Maths), or equivalent qualifications at the appropriate level. You will also need to attend an interview at College.
Please contact the Sixth Form Centre on 01527 572960.
Complete the application form on-line, from the prospectus or request a form from Reception at either Redditch or Bromsgrove campus (01527 570020).
Once you have decided which A Levels to do, you can apply by doing one of the following:
You will learn how to engage with a wide range of films, developing skills in observation, critical analysis and personal reflection. You will also develop your creative and practical skills, either in audio-visual or written form.
Unit 1: Exploring Film Form
Coursework: an analysis of how the micro aspects (cinematography, editing, sound and mise-en-scene) of a chosen extract from a film of candidate's choice produce meanings and responses (1500 words) and a creative project based on a film sequence (script writing).
Unit 2: British and American Film
A 2 1/2 hour examination on British and American Film with three questions based on the following topics; producers and audiences, contextual studies into British Film and a comparative study of two films from US cinema.
Unit 3: Film Research and Creative Projects
Coursework: Film research and creative projects; this involves a small-scale research project and a creative project.
Unit 4: Varieties of Film Experience - Issues and Debates
A 2 3/4 hour written paper on the varieties of film experience, issues and debates. This involves three questions based on the following topics; World Cinema, Spectatorship and a Single Film - critical study.
If you complete the course successfully you could move on to study for a degree or BTEC Higher National Diploma in related subjects. You could also go on to relevant employment.
